Posted for "Paul Nafziger" <naf@britevalley.com>:

Only partially kidding, Jack.  We used 80% rpm with speedbrakes deployed,
which yielded zero thrust, but the only time we intentionally shut the
engine down was during zoom maneuvers.  And yes, the runway at Edwards is
15,000 feet long.  The longest is actually 7 miles, but that one isn't
paved.  Sounds difficult, but it really isn't that hard.  I'd say it's easier than
"greasing" a 320 landing with the rubber donuts.
 
Naf
 
 
Paul Nafziger
LNC2 N7PN


 > > > IF you have deadsticked a 104, then I am truly in awe of your flying
abilities, because I seem to remember a film shown in pilot training in
which an Air Force test pilot tried the same trick and failed, to his severe
physical detriment. (too low to bail, early 104 with downward ejection).<<<